Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
International Women’s Forum Arizona announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local professionals serving until Dec.
31 — the board will also launch its fall Leadership Fellows Program: Women Opening Doors to Women to support emerging leaders.
Redefine Wellness & Treatment opened a new outpatient center in central Scottsdale today to offer flexible mental health care paired with holistic therapies for individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and grief.
The center provides individual and group therapy, neurofeedback, EMDR, yoga and meditation.
Six local treat shops are offering refreshing raspados, helados, and snacks to help beat soaring triple-digit temperatures in the valley.
Scottsdale-based Raspa2 Jalisco (3056 N 68th St) operates Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the guide also features similar options in nearby cities.
A Scottsdale sports investment firm, Sunny Day Sports, plans to redevelop the 80 acre former Fiesta Mall into the Palo District—a $2.5B mixed-use project with a 25,000-seat stadium for women’s pro soccer, hotels, and homes.
Mesa City Council approved the project after demolishing the final mall building last year.
Arizona Wildcats start the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed in the West Region, and experts predict the team will break a 25-year Final Four drought with strong defense and scoring, promising tough upcoming games that local fans in Scottsdale are watching closely.
Live Music with SIDE PEACE AZ
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy rock n' roll and pop hits in the vibrant atmosphere of Scottsdale's Old Town.
Opera Salon at Avery Lane
2-4 p.m. — Avery Lane — $50 — Experience a cozy afternoon of opera in a stunning Scottsdale showroom.
Keyboard Conversations - Music of Joy and Peace
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Delight in an evening of uplifting musical masterpieces from Bach to Gershwin.
Aloft Live! Featuring Emily Ortego
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Experience live music from rising star Emily Ortego while enjoying cocktails and light fare in a laid-back setting.
HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale
7 AM – 10 PM — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Registration fee required — Experience scenic and challenging routes that will test the limits of every cyclist.
Jacob Jonas Dance Company
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost info unavailable — Experience captivating cinematic dance presented in a new work commissioned by Scottsdale Arts.
Phoenix Magic Club: An Afternoon of Magic
3-6 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Family-friendly — Experience a captivating afternoon filled with live magic performances by talented members of the Phoenix Magic Club.
Live Music by Josh Bierman in Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails available — Enjoy a diverse musical experience with songs that blend genres from rock to reggae by Arizona native Josh Bierman.
People Who Could Fly Concert
6-10 p.m. — Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of indie pop music with local band People Who Could Fly and great pub grub.
Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party
6-10 p.m. — The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live performances, a New Orleans-inspired buffet, and community support.
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